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  • Page 1 Agilent B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer Self-paced Training Manual, 1 Agilent Technologies...
  • Page 2 Notices © Agilent Technologies 2005 - 2008 Manual Part Number ware” as defined in DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a “commercial item” as No part of this manual may be reproduced B1500-90040 defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted in any form or by any means (including computer software”...

  • Page 4: Module 1. Introduction

    EasyEXPERT. You will learn about what is the B1500A. • Module 2. Getting Started This module explains the basic operations of the B1500A. You will learn about how to launch B1500A/EasyEXPERT and how to perform application test and quick test. •...
  • Page 5 This module explains the SPGU Control classic test. You will learn how to create the classic test setup and the applications using SPGU in the course exercises. EasyEXPERT is a trademark of Agilent Technologies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 6 Class Exercises Class exercises use the test setup listed below. The test setup data are only examples and included in the Demo.xpg file stored in the Manual CD-ROM. Module Exercise Device Test setup/definition/data Page Module 1 no exercise Module 2 Id-Vd measurement MOSFET CMOS: Id-Vd...
  • Page 7 Demo.xpg file Demo.xpg file is required to create the Demo preset group which contains the test setup data used by the class exercises. And it is stored in the \data folder on the Agilent B1500A Manual CD-ROM, Edition 4 or later.
  • Page 8 Test Setup for Class Exercises The Demo preset group contains the following test setup. The setup data are only examples for the class exercises. The following table lists the test setup name in alphabetical order. Test Setup Name Description ALWG monitor 511 kohm sampling measurement with SPGU ALWG output Charge Pumping 4T MOSFET Icp-Vbase measurement...
  • Page 9 Test Setup Name Description Trng List MOSFET Vth-gmmax measurement using I/V List Sweep Trng Multi Multi Channel I/V Sweep (Bipolar transistor and LED) 0.1 μF sampling measurement Trng Sampling Trng Switch B2200/E5250 switch setup, Input 1-3-5-7 to Output 1-3-5-7 Zero-check SMU open measurement Zero-check-ASU SMU open measurement with ASU...
  • Page 10 Required Devices for Class Exercises To perform the class exercises, you need the device set (Agilent part number 04156-87001) which contains the following devices. Description Quantity N-channel MOSFET 2 ea. NPN Bipolar Transistor 1 ea. Red Miniature LED 1 ea. 0.1 μF Capacitor 50 V 1 ea.
  • Page 11 Required Accessories for Class Exercises To perform the class exercises, you need the following accessories. Prepare the accessories shown below. Designation Description Model No. Qty. Test Fixture 1 ea. 16442A/B 28 pin socket module 1 ea. Connection wire 6 ea. Triaxial Cable 16494A 4 ea.
  • Page 12 To perform the flash memory class exercise in Module 13 and if you use the ASU, you need the following accessories. Description Model No. Qty. ASU (Atto Sense/Switch Unit) with control cable E5288A Total 3sets Triaxial Cable 16494A or Total equivalent 7ea.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    • SMU/Pulse Generator Selector • B2200/E5250 Switch Control • • Desktop EasyEXPERT Module 2. Getting Started • To Turn on/off B1500A • To Launch EasyEXPERT To Specify/Create Workspace • To Perform Application Test • • To Save/Recall Your Test Setup •...
  • Page 14 Contents Module 3. Data Display and Management Data Display window • Graph Analysis Tools • • Data Status • To Change Graph/List/Display Setup • To See Print Preview To Print Display Data • • To Copy Graph Plot/List Data • To Save Analysis Result •...
  • Page 15 Contents Module 5. Basic Measurement SMU Fundamentals • Classic Test Environment • • SMUs Connected in Series or Parallel • Cabling and Fixture Issues • Kelvin and Driven Guard Probes and Prober Connections • • Triax and Coax Adapters • Safety Interlock Issues Module 6.
  • Page 16 Contents Module 7. Measurement Functions SMU Pulsed Sweep Measurement • I/V-t Sampling Measurement • • Negative Hold Time for High Speed Sampling • Auto Analysis • SMU Filter SMU Series Resistor • • Standby Function • Bias Hold Function Module 8. Capacitance Measurement CMU Fundamentals •...
  • Page 17 Contents Module 9. Modifying Application Test Definitions To Open Application Test Definition • To Modify Test Definition • • To Use Debug Tools • To Use Built-in Functions • To Add Data Display To Use Auto Analysis • • To Use Test Setup Internal Variables Module 10.
  • Page 18 Contents Module 11. Advanced Definitions and Operations To Control External GPIB Devices • To Call Execution Files • • To Perform Repeat Measurements • Prober Control Script Module 12. Miscellaneous Operations Function Status Indicator • Run Option • • Automatic Data Export and Data Record •...
  • Page 19 Contents Module 13. SPGU Control and Applications SPGU • Pulse Generator Mode • • Charge Pumping • Flash Memory Test • ALWG Mode Contents-7...
  • Page 21 Introduction...

  • Page 22: Scuu/Gswu Asu

    Module 1 Introduction In This Module Key Features • • EasyEXPERT • To Perform Easy Application Test • User Interface • Modular Mainframe • SCUU/GSWU • • SMU/Pulse Generator Selector B2200/E5250 Switch Control • • Desktop EasyEXPERT Note:...
  • Page 23 ASU for 100 aA Comprehensive application library B2200/E5250 switch control 415x setup file converter Touch-screen w/optional USB keyboard & +/-40 Vpp pulse mouse generator module Semi-auto prober control The B1500A has many exciting new features and capabilities.

  • Page 24: Key Features

    •Contextual softkeys & knob control •Optional USB keyboard & mouse Desktop EasyEXPERT software •Controlling B1500A, 4155B/C, or 4156B/C by an external computer •Offline test development and data analysis 415x Setup File Converter •Creating the EasyEXPERT test setup file by using the 4155/4156 MES/DAT file...

  • Page 25: Easyexpert

    Module 1 Introduction EasyEXPERT Technology Technology Nano- GaAs CMOS classifications tech classifications Bipolar Res. Cap. Device type Device type Device parameters Device parameters Vth Idon Idoff gm Igleak Rg Vsub V/I on terminals V/I on terminals Isub SMU1 SMU2 SMU3 SMU4 Measurement Measurement...

  • Page 26: To Perform Easy Application Test

    Step 3: Change the setup parameters (Device parameters and Test parameters) if you want. Step 4: Connect DUT, and click the Start button. The B1500A starts the selected test. Step 5: Analyze the measurement result data displayed on the Data Display window automatically opened after the test.

  • Page 27: User Interface

    Module 1 Introduction User Interface • Touch panel • Stylus pen (option) • Rotary knob • Softkeys • USB keyboard (option) • USB mouse (option)

  • Page 28: Modular Mainframe

    N1301A-100 SCUU N1301A-200 GSWU E5288A ASU The following modules and accessories are available for the B1500A: •B1520A CMU: 1 kHz to 5 MHz CV capability (1 slot) •B1511A MPSMU: 100 mA/100 V force capability, 10 fA/0.5 uV measurement resolution (1 slot) •B1517A HRSMU: 100 mA/100 V force capability, 1 fA/0.5 uV measurement resolution (1 slot)
  • Page 29 The SCUU removes all of these worries and makes connection simple and easy. In addition, the B1500A software automatically takes care of the multiplexing based upon the type of algorithm selected from the front panel.
  • Page 30 Module 1 Introduction GSWU SCUU GSWU The GSWU must be connected to the outer conductors of the manipulators/positioners connected to the Force1/CMUH and Force2/CMUL connectors of the SCUU. And the GSWU control cable must be connected between the GSWU and the SCUU. When the SMU paths are available for the manipulators/positioners, the GSWU opens between the outer conductors.
  • Page 31 Module 1 Introduction • 100 aA level sensing • Channel switching • C measurements • PG for charge pumping CMUH or Force To CMU Hpot/Hcur Sense ASU 1 To HRSMU 1 CMUL or CMU return path Force To CMU Lpot/Lcur ASU 2 Sense To HRSMU 2...

  • Page 32: Smu/Pulse Generator Selector

    CONTROL Input connector of the second selector. Switching can be controlled by the B1500A/EasyEXPERT via the 16445A selector adapter. And the switching status is known by the status indicator. When the SMU indicator lights up, the SMU Input to Output path is made.

  • Page 33: B2200/E5250 Switch Control

    In the classic test, the switch setup is sent to B2200/E5250 when a measurement start button is clicked. B1500A/EasyEXPERT also provides the semi-auto prober control script. The semi-auto prober can be controlled without programming. The prober control script supports the die move operation by using the following first three procedures in the repeat measurement setup and adds the subsite move operation by using the Subsite procedure in the quick test setup.
  • Page 34 Desktop EasyEXPERT Software The Desktop EasyEXPERT software provides the following additional advantages to the B1500A, allowing you to minimize the amount of offline tasks performed on B1500A and increase the working ratio for measurements. •Allows B1500A/4155B/4155C/4156B/4156C to be controlled from an external computer via GPIB while online.
  • Page 35 Getting Started...
  • Page 36 To Control Switching Matrix • • To Manage Data Display Window This section explains the above tasks. You will understand how to launch B1500A/EasyEXPERT, how to perform application test and quick test, and how to create your test setups and preset groups.

  • Page 37: To Turn On/Off B1500A

    Getting Started To Turn on/off B1500A The Standby button works to turn on the B1500A when it is turned off. When the B1500A is turned on, the Standby button works to terminate the EasyEXPERT software, Windows, and turn off the B1500A.

  • Page 38: To Launch Easyexpert

    Module 2 Getting Started To Launch EasyEXPERT Start EasyEXPERT icon Start EasyEXPERT button/window After logging on, click Start EasyEXPERT button to launch the EasyEXPERT software. If you do not see the Start EasyEXPERT button, double click the Start EasyEXPERT icon to open the Start EasyEXPERT window.
  • Page 39 To create a private workspace, delete the check from the Allow other users to access this workspace box. Workspace is the space created in the Agilent B1500A’s internal hard disk drive, and is used to store the test setup, measurement result data, and so on. The workspace can be created and allocated for...
  • Page 40 Module 2 Getting Started To Create Workspace Check this box for Public workspace 1: New workspace name to create 2: New workspace name to rename Enter the workspace name and click OK to create/rename the workspace. If you want to create a public workspace, check the Allow other users to access this workspace box. The public workspace can be used by all users.

  • Page 41: Online Help

    Getting Started Online Help Online Help is available for the B1500A and EasyEXPERT. Select Help > Agilent EasyEXPERT Help menu to display the online help window. The online help provides the following information. •Introduction describes overview, front view, rear view, and measurement units of the Agilent B1500A.
  • Page 42 Module 2 Getting Started Application Test Description To know about the application test, click the ( i ) icon. This icon displays the message box that explains the application test definition. This function will help you to know what is and how to use the application test.
  • Page 43 Module 2 Getting Started Typical Value Selection You do not need to hit the keyboard. Right clicking this field displays the menu. The values are defined as typical values in the Test Definition. When you set a test condition of application test, you do not need to use keyboard. You can select the value from the typical values as shown below.
  • Page 44 Module 2 Getting Started Screen Keyboard When you need to enter numeric characters in an entry field, you will see the icon at the right side of the entry field. This icon opens the Numeric KeyPad. You can use this screen keypad instead of the USB keyboard.

  • Page 45: To Perform Application Test

    Step 3: Change the setup parameters (Device parameters and Test parameters) if you want. Step 4: Connect DUT, and click the Single button. The B1500A starts the selected test. After the test, the test result data is displayed on the Data Display window. And the Test Result Editor is also displayed on the lower left area of the B1500 screen.
  • Page 46 Module 2 Getting Started Test Result Editor • Save/Delete • ! Important • # Valid • ? Questionable • Remarks • OK The Test Result Editor provides the following GUI to set a flag and remarks to the test result record. Set the flag and remarks to the test record.
  • Page 47 Module 2 Getting Started Test Record List Area Results > Filter > Show Deleted Data Flag Setup Name Flag Setup Name Vth gmMax … Vth gmMax Vth gmMax … ID-VD1 Vth gmMax ID-VD1 Vth gmMax Vth gmMax ID-VD1 ID-VD1 ID-VD1 ID-VD1 ID-VD1 Expand Application Test Results...
  • Page 48 Module 2 Getting Started Single/Append/Repeat measurement Single Append Repeat The EasyEXPERT provides three execution modes, Single, Append, and Repeat. Single button triggers a single measurement. Append button triggers an append measurement. The measurement results will be appended to the Data Display window that shows the previous measurement results. The Data Display window can have maximum 10 layers for displaying measurement results.

  • Page 49: To Save/Recall Your Test Setup

    Module 2 Getting Started To Save/Recall Your Test Setup My Favorite Setup button Preset Group name. Use this field to select preset group. The test setups you create or modify MUST be saved in a preset group (My Favorite Setup). To save the setup, click the Save button.
  • Page 50 Module 2 Getting Started To organize preset group for test setup My Favorite Setup button This dialog box is opened by selecting the Organize Preset Group function of the My Favorite Setup button menu, and is used to organize the preset group. •Preset Group List Lists the preset groups saved in the workspace.

  • Page 51: To Export/Import Your Preset Group

    Module 2 Getting Started To Export/Import Your Preset Group My Favorite Setup button You can export/import your preset group. To export the present preset group, click the My Favorite Setup button, select Export, and specify the folder and the name of the preset group to export. To import the preset group, click the My Favorite Setup button, select Import, and specify the preset group to import.

  • Page 52: To Export/Import Test Record

    Module 2 Getting Started To Export/Import Test Record 1. Select data record to export, and right click. 2. Select Transport Data > Export As xxxx. To export multiple data, select Transport Data > Folder Export. To export the test result record, specify the data records and select the Transport Data > Export As xxxx menu.
  • Page 53 Module 2 Getting Started Class Exercise Perform Application Test. 1. Connect device (MOSFET). See the following pages. 2. Open Id-Vd test definition in the CMOS library. 3. Change the setup (SMU, output value, etc.) 4. Create your preset group, and save your setup. 5.
  • Page 54 Connect corresponding numbers. On the 16442A/B fixture use the numbers labeled 1 - 6, not 1 - 3. Your B1500A may not match the SMU configuration shown in this figure. Note that SMU1 is the module top of the GNDU (ground unit). The SMU number become large from bottom to top as shown.
  • Page 55 Module 2 Getting Started Jumper Leads - MOS transistor GNDU 16088-60002 Dual in line package (28 pin) For all class exercises, you need the 28-pin dual in line socket which comes standard with the 4145 fixture (16058A) or the newer fixture (16442A/B). Either fixture works fine. With the 16442A/B fixture, note that there are two SMU numbering schemes..3 SMUs with force and sense, or six SMUs with force only.
  • Page 56 Module 2 Getting Started Device Orientation and Insertion Insert the transistor last, 1: Substrate AFTER connecting the 2: Source cables and leads. Remove 3: Gate 4: Drain the shorting wire after insertion in the socket. The MOS FET leads must be re-arranged into a straight line as shown. IMPORTANT: The MOS FET is highly sensitive to electrostatic damage.
  • Page 57 Module 2 Getting Started Result Example 1. check 4. create 2. select 5. save 3. change 3. change 3. change 3. change Test result data (record) is automatically saved after measurement. 1. Check the CMOS check box. 2. Select Id-Vd (or Vth gmMax) and click the Select button. 3.
  • Page 58 Module 2 Getting Started Result Example This is the Id-Vd measurement result example of the following source setup. Gate voltage: 0.5 V to 2 V, 0.5 V step Drain voltage: 0 V to 2 V, 0.05 V step Source voltage: 0 V Substrate voltage: 0 V 2-24...

  • Page 59: To Perform Quick Test

    Step 2: Select the Preset Group. Step 3: Mark (check) the test setups to be executed while the Quick Test is executed. Step 4: Connect DUT, and click the Single button. The B1500A starts the selected tests from top to bottom in the list.
  • Page 60 Module 2 Getting Started To organize preset group for test setup My Favorite Setup banner This dialog box is opened by selecting the Organize Preset Group function of the My Favorite Setup banner menu, and is used to organize the test preset group. •Preset Group List Lists the preset groups saved in the workspace.
  • Page 61 Module 2 Getting Started Class Exercise Perform Quick Test. 1. Use the device connection of the previous exercise. 2. Open your preset group. 3. Edit your preset group as you want (changing the test execution order etc.). 4. Save your preset group. 5.
  • Page 62 Module 2 Getting Started Result Example Note: 2-28...

  • Page 63: To Control Switching Matrix

    Module 2 Getting Started To Control Switching Matrix Step 1: Click Switching Matrix button to open the Switching Matrix Operation Panel. Step 2: Enter the switch setup name. Step 3: Define the switch setup by using the matrix on the operation panel window. Label can be set to input ports and output channels.
  • Page 64 Module 2 Getting Started To organize preset group for switch setup Preset List button This dialog box is opened by selecting the Organize Preset Group function of the Preset List button menu, and is used to organize the switch preset group. •Preset Group List Lists the preset groups saved in the workspace.
  • Page 65 Module 2 Getting Started To add switch setup to test preset group Switch setups can be saved in the preset group for test setups. Click the Export to Current My Favorite Group button. The switch setup will be converted to a classic test setup and saved in the My Favorite Setup group opened in the main screen.
  • Page 66 Module 2 Getting Started Class Exercise Add switch setup to test preset group. 1. Create a switch setup. 2. Create your switch preset group, and save your setup. 3. Add the switch setup to your test preset group. 4. Save your test preset group. Note: 2-32...

  • Page 67: To Manage Data Display Window

    Module 2 Getting Started To Manage Data Display Window Data Display > Default Data Display Properties… The Data Display Properties window is used to set the default setting of the Data Display window. This window is opened by selecting the Data Display > Default Data Display Properties... menu of the main screen.
  • Page 68 Module 2 Getting Started To Manage Data Display Window Data Display > Manage Data Display… The Data Display Manager is used to control the appearances of the Data Display windows. This window is opened by selecting the Data Display > Manage Data Display... menu of the main screen. The Data Display Window Order area lists the Setup Name of the Data Display windows opened.
  • Page 69 Module 2 Getting Started Tiling This is a display example of Tiling. 2-35...
  • Page 70 Module 2 Getting Started Stacking This is a display example of Stacking. 2-36...
  • Page 71 Module 2 Getting Started Overlaying This is a display example of Overlaying. 2-37...
  • Page 72 Module 2 Getting Started To tile/stack/overlay windows Stacking Overlaying Tiling When some Data Display windows are opened, the following Windows menu functions are useful. Tiling Tiles all Data Display windows on the screen. Stacking Stacks all Data Display windows on the screen. Overlaying Overlays all Data Display windows on the screen.
  • Page 73 Data Display and Management...
  • Page 74 Module 3 Data Display and Management In This Module • Data Display window • Graph Analysis Tools • Data Status • To Change Graph/List/Display Setup To See Print Preview • To Print Display Data • To Copy Graph Plot/List Data •...

  • Page 75: Data Display Window

    Module 3 Data Display and Management Data Display window Parameters X-Y Graph PLot List Display The Data Display window is opened after measurement automatically, or by clicking the Data Display button. And the window is used to display measurement data and analyze the data. The Show X-Y Graph icon displays/hides the X-Y Graph Plot area.

  • Page 76: Graph Analysis Tools

    Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools This bar indicates which axis is (X value, Y1 value, Yx value) effective for cursor/marker position marker control and auto scaling. marker (x : 2 to 8) cursor line (tangent line) active line (normal line) marker active cursor...
  • Page 77 Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools Pointer Text Text and pointer are the tools to decorate the X-Y Graph. The text is used to leave notes on the graph. The notes will be measurement conditions, device information, operator name, and so on. Up to 20 texts can be added to a graph. The pointer is used to indicate the remarkable measurement point and show the X and Y coordinates like the marker.
  • Page 78 Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools Show Graph Legend Show Line Information Line Information: Line Information: Y1 intercept and Yx intercept and gradient of gradient of active line active line Line Information: X intercept of active line Graph Legend When a line is displayed, the line information can be displayed in the graph plot area.
  • Page 79 Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools Hold this layer Close All Displays Switch Display Mode Close this layer Layer selection tab. This example has three layers. If the append measurement is performed, the data display layer is added to the Data Display window. In this example, the Data Display window has three layers.
  • Page 80 Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools Graph control (X value, Y1 value, Yx value) marker line (tangent line) marker Graph control: Auto Scale icon will change the graph scale automatically to fit the trace in the graph. The right arrow button opens the menu for enabling or disabling the run time auto scaling.
  • Page 81 Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools Marker control (X value, Y1 value, Yx value) marker line (tangent line) marker Marker control: Marker ON/OFF icon enables or disables the marker. Interpolation ON/OFF icon enables or disables the interpolation function of measurement data. You can read the interpolation data between two actual measurement points.
  • Page 82 Module 3 Data Display and Management Graph Analysis Tools Line control cursor line (tangent line) active line (normal line) marker active cursor Line control: Line 1 State icon enables or disables line 1 and its function: normal, gradient, tangent, or regression. Line 2 State icon enables or disables line 2 and its function: normal, gradient, tangent, or regression.
  • Page 83 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Enable Marker and Line Line > Line 1 ON/OFF Marker > Marker ON/OFF Line 2 ON/OFF Marker ON/OFF Line 1 & Line 2 To enable maker, click the Marker ON/OFF icon, or select the Marker > Marker ON/OFF menu. To enable the Line 1, click Line 1 icon and select one of the line mode.
  • Page 84 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Draw Normal Line Line N > Normal Cursor To Marker 2 cursors line Enable the Normal line by clicking the Line 1 (or Line 2) icon and Normal. Move cursors to draw the line. The line passes through the cursor points. To move the cursor, you can use the Cursor To Marker icon.
  • Page 85 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Draw Gradient Line Line N > Gradient Cursor To Marker Adjust Gradient 1 cursor line gradient Enable the Gradient line by clicking the Line 1 (or Line 2) icon and Gradient. Move the cursor to specify the point that the line passes through. And click the Adjust Gradient icon. Use the rotary knob or the mouse scroll button to adjust the gradient of the line.
  • Page 86 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Set Gradient Value This is another way to draw the gradient line. Set the line 1 or 2 ON and select the gradient line mode. Then click Line > Gradient… to open the Gradient Value dialog box.
  • Page 87 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Draw Tangent Line Line N > Tangent marker line data curve Enable the Tangent line by clicking the Line 1 (or Line 2) icon and Tangent. Move marker to draw the line. The tangent line will pass through the marker point. 3-15...
  • Page 88 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Draw Regression Line Line N > Regression Cursor To Marker 2 cursors line measured data Enable the Regression line by clicking the Line 1 (or Line 2) icon and Regression. Move cursors to specify the region of the measurement data used for the regression calculation. To move the cursor, you can use the Cursor To Marker icon.
  • Page 89 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Fix a Line Line N > Fix The specified line cannot move while the Line Mode is set to Fix. To fix a line, click the Line 1 (or Line 2) icon and Fix, or select the Line > Line Mode > Fix menu. While the Line Mode is set to Fix, the specified line cannot move.
  • Page 90 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Add Text Text > New To add a text, click Text > New. A text editor appears. Then enter the text you desire. The following functions are available for the selected text(s) via the Text menu, the Text icons, or the right-click menu.
  • Page 91 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Add Pointers Pointer > New To add a pointer, set Marker ON, click Pointer > New. A pointer and description (pointer ID and X- Y coordinate values) appear. Then move the pointer you desire by using the rotary knob or the mouse wheel.

  • Page 92: Data Status

    Module 3 Data Display and Management Data Status If measurement unit detects any status while measurement, the status code is recorded with the measurement data. In this example, a SMU detected the compliance condition in the drain channel, so the status code C is put just before the Idrain value. SMU status code: •...
  • Page 93 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Change Graph Properties The Graph Properties dialog box is used to set the following setting of the selected Data Display window. This dialog box is opened by clicking the Properties... button in the X-Y Graph Plot area or by selecting the Edit >...
  • Page 94 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Change List Display Properties Edit > List Display Properties… Data Status Physical Unit Example: C -1.2345 V Example: -1.2345 mA Example: -1.23456789012345E-003 A This dialog box is used to set the data display format in the List Display area. This dialog box is opened by clicking the Properties...
  • Page 95 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Change Display Setup View > Display Setup… This dialog box is used to change the graph scale and data to be displayed in the Data Display window. The X-Y Graph area sets the X and Y1 to Y8 axes of the X-Y Graph Plot area. Name: Specifies the parameter for the axis •Sharing: Specifies the group for sharing the Y axis scale.

  • Page 96: To See Print Preview

    Module 3 Data Display and Management To See Print Preview File > Print Preview… The Data Display window provides the File > Print Preview… function to show the print preview. This is an example of the print preview. •Select the File > Print Preview menu to open the Print Preview dialog box. •Set the Print Range, Data to print, and Scaling.

  • Page 97: To Print Display Data

    The Data Display window provides the display image output capability to a printer or a file. Before printing, connect a printer to the B1500A via the parallel interface or the LAN, and set up it by using the Add Printer Wizard of Windows. After that, do following.
  • Page 98 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Copy Graph Plot Paste to WordPad You can copy graph image to the clipboard, and paste it to a word processing software. In the above example, the graph image is pasted to the WordPad. This is an example of the copy and paste operation.
  • Page 99 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Copy List Data Paste to Notepad Open by a spreadsheet software You can copy the data list to the clipboard, and paste it to a word processing software. In the above example, the data list is pasted to the Notepad. This is an example of the copy and paste operation.

  • Page 100: To Save Analysis Result

    Module 3 Data Display and Management To Save Analysis Result Select File > Update Test Result Saves graph information to data record. Select File > Save Image As… Saves graph image as a file. To leave the graph modification information such as scaling, marker, cursor, and line on the graph, select the File >...
  • Page 101 Module 3 Data Display and Management Class Exercise Use the analysis tools. 1. Use your test setup (for example, GMMAX in the Demo preset group) and perform measurement . 2. Enable marker and draw line. Try it for all line types.

  • Page 102: To Use Preview Window

    Module 3 Data Display and Management To Use Preview Window The Data Display window provides the File > Print… function to print the graph image. However, you may want to set the graph title and change the line style. Then use the Preview window. The Preview window is used to see and print the graph image you modified.
  • Page 103 Module 3 Data Display and Management To Use Preview Window This example is result of the changes shown in the previous page. Line style was changed as shown above. The titles are set as follows. Graph title: ID-VG Characteristics X axis title: Gate Voltage Y1 axis title: Drain Current Y2 axis title: Transconductance Y3 axis title: Drain Current...
  • Page 104 Module 3 Data Display and Management Class Exercise Use the Preview window. 1. Use your test record used in the previous exercise. 2. Change the graph image as you want. - Add graph title and change axis title. - Change line style - Change color and thickness 3.

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